Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

MSX International Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is offering an apprenticeship for an Account Assistant in Colchester. The role involves supporting budget management, financial reporting, and collaborating with the Global Finance Team. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in finance and technology, and strong Excel skills. This position provides a structured apprenticeship with real responsibility, hybrid working options, and a chance to develop within a modern tech-focused environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Cash back health care scheme

Life Assurance

Structured apprenticeship programme

Support from experienced mentors

Study support for apprenticeship learning

Qualifications

• A keen interest in finance and technology.
• Strong attention to detail and love of numbers.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the CTO leadership team with budget planning.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Engage with the Global Finance Team to ensure alignment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Desire to learn

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

As an Account Assistant Apprentice, you ll play a key part in supporting our CTO Organisation with budget management, financial efficiency, and forecasting. You ll work closely with our leadership team, helping to manage the CTO budget and providing valuable insights to drive smart financial decisions. You ll also collaborate with our Global Finance Team, gaining exposure to international finance operations and best practices. A unique aspect of this role is working with our Cloud Centre of Excellence, where you ll learn how cloud services are billed and help ensure accurate and efficient cost management. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

What You ll Be Doing

• Supporting the CTO leadership team with budget planning, tracking, and forecasting
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Engaging with the Global Finance Team to ensure alignment and share best practices
• Consolidating contracts, identifying contract owners and documenting spend and renewal details
• Working with the Cloud Centre of Excellence to understand cloud billing and support cost allocation
• Helping to identify opportunities for financial efficiency and process improvement
• Using Excel and finance systems to analyse data and prepare reports
• Building relationships across IT, finance, and cloud teams
• Learning on the job while studying towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• A keen interest in finance, technology, and how they work together
• Strong attention to detail and a love of numbers
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Eager to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and not already hold a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in accountancy

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Hybrid working
• Ideal candidate location: Colchester

What s In It For You?

• 25 days annual leave per year
• Cash back health care scheme
• Life Assurance
• A structured apprenticeship programme with real responsibility from day one
• Support from experienced mentors and a friendly, inclusive team
• Hybrid working options and a modern, tech-focused environment
• Opportunities to work with global teams and cutting-edge cloud technology
• Study support and paid time for apprenticeship learning
• Great career prospects in finance, IT, or both!

You can learn more about MSX International on our website: MSX International